THE 49TH ANNUAL 2001 DETROIT AUTORAMA

DATES/HOURS:

Friday, Feb. 23 ......... 4:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday, Feb. 24 .....10:00am-11:00pm
Sunday, Feb. 25 ........10:00am - 8:00pm

ADMISSION:

At gate:
General Admission .......... $12.50
Children under 12 years .... $5.00
3 and under..........................FREE

At MURRAY'S DISCOUNT AUTO STORES
Locations (pre-sale outlet):
General Admission .........$10.50
Children under 12 years ... $4.00

TRAVELING ROAD SHOWS:

GM Restoration Parts

Ford / Harley-Davidson

Ford SVO

Mopar

SPECIAL FEATURES:

"Truckin Magazine's EXTREME SUV'S

Eagle 1 Cavalcade of Kustoms

"Street Rodder Magazine "FAT ATTACK"

"House of Kolor" Rod Zone

"Lowrider Bicycle Magazine" Competition

"Great American Cycle Show" presented by Motor City Harley-Davidson

A&W Rock 'N Roadster Display

13th Annual Collector Car Corral

10th Annual Toy-A-Rama

Miller Lite Pit Crew Challenge- Fri. 7/Sat. 1& 7/Sun. 1

SHOW MANAGER:
Bob Larivee, Jr., Championship Auto Shows, Inc., (248) 650-5560

SHOW CHAIRMAN:
Dick Forton (810) 771-7110

HOST CLUB:
Michigan Hot Rod Association

CELEBRITIES:

John Milner of "American Graffiti"- All 3 Days

NHRA Drivers - Tony Schmuchaer & Tony Pedregon ... Friday 7-10pm

WWF Commissioner of Wrestling - Mick Foley .....Saturday 1-3pm

"Dukes of Hazzard" -John Schneider ... Sat. 1-4pm & 7-9pm
"Dukes of Hazzard" - Catherine Bach ... Sun. 1-4pm

Detroit Piston - Mateen Cleaves Cancelled.

Detroit Red Wing- info. to come
Detroit Lion - Stephen Boyd ... Sunday 1-3pm

AUTORAMA ACTION ARENA:

Creative Sports BMX Show - Friday 6:30 & 9:00, Saturday 12:00, 2:30, 4:30 & 9:00, Sunday 12:00, 2:30 & 4:30

Hydraulics Lowrider Demonstrations - Friday 8:00, Saturday 3:30 & 8:00, Sunday ...time to come.

Team Extreme Motorcycle Trials

EAGLE ONE COVER CARS:

ALA KART II
John D'Agristino's "CADSTAR"
World's Most Beautiful Custom Custom "CADSTER"
George Barris' "Millenium 2000"
Posie's "EXTREMELINER"
Chris Dixon's "RADMAD"
Troy Trepanier's "INTRUDER"
Summit Racing's "QUADRADUECE"

"THE RIDLER AWARD"
sponsored by GM Performance Parts.

$7,500 in cash - plus a new GM Performance Parts engine, a custom trophy and jacket.

Ridler Qualifications: On the front wall of Detroit's Cobo Center hangs a plaque bearing the names of the Ridler Winners. The last statement reads..."presented to the following individuals as owners of the Outstanding Car shown for the first time ever." In the years since the birth of this award, we have not deviated from the "first time ever" concept for eligibility. Upon registering your vehicle, you will be required to sign a document guaranteeing that your vehicle meets our requirements. The rules are simple; but if you have any questions, email or call the MHRA (810) 771-7110.

"THE AUTORAMA TROPHY" Offering America's most distinctive show trophies. These beautiful castings or the 2000 Ridler Winner by Paul Atkins will become the most desirable and collectible show trophy ever presented. It will be given to first place in class only and will pay tribute to those entries who have won the Ridler Award.

AUTORAMA FEATURED CLUB Each year the Detroit Autorama salutes one of the area's clubs. For the 2001 Show, we congratulate the...

on their 50th Anniversary Celebration!

Presented by

The 1997 AutoRama included the inaugural " Circle of Champions" brunch which was held Saturday morning at Cobo Center. It's purpose is to honor the recipients of the Ridler Award as well as exhibitors who have supported AutoRama in past years. The 5th Annual brunch will again be held Saturday morning at Cobo Center. Alimited number of tickets are available for purchase. For information contact Donna Bolt at (248) 650-5560.

Presented to a custom car judged primarily on styling, design, bodywork and paint.
$1,000 CASH
and an award designed by Larry & Mike Alexander

12th Annual COLLECTOR CAR CORRAL
Where buyer and seller meet to make their own private deal!
Limited to 100 of the finest street machines, street rods, customs, exotics, sports and muscle cars. Held in conjunction with "America's Greatest Hot Rod Show". 3-day consignment fee prior to 1/28/01: $65 per vehicle. $75 after that date.
For more information contact Steve Charlie (810) 791-4792, or FAX 791-4729. Register Today!

OPEN TO ALL MODEL CAR ENTHUSIASTS
For more information call Rick Radecke (810) 756-8312

Presented to an outstanding vehicle based on design, workmanship and detail

1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies in each class.
Special Awards
For more information contact Al Petri & Sons
c/o Debbie Van Cleave (313) 381-2833

9th Annual Toy-A-Rama
Bikes, Pedal Cars, Toys, Mobilia, Winston Cup Collectibles and Memorabilia
Limited to 200 tables. Three-day table retal fee prior to 1/28/01: $55 w/o table and $65 w/table. $75 after that date. Please no current store merchandise, crafts or clothing.

For more information contact Steve Charlie (810) 791-4792, or FAX 791-4729. Register Today!

AUTORAMA Cash Awards! Featuring over $35,000 in Cash, Merchandise & Trophies!!

BEST ROD - $600
Presented by Carron Classics

BEST COMP - $600
Presented by Ramchargers Performance

BEST STREET MACHINE - $600
Presented by Mike Savoie Chevrolet

BEST CUSTOM - $600
Presented by A.S.C., Inc.

BEST VAN & TRUCK - $600
Presented by Duraliner

BEST CLUB DISPLAY- $500

BEST RESTORED - $600

BEST BIKE - $300

Outstanding Club Display- $150

Outstanding Custom- $125

Outstanding Sports- $125

Outstanding Sport Compact- $125

Outstanding Full/Radical Custom- $125

Outstanding Truck/Van- $125

Outstanding Full/Radical Truck- $125

Outstanding Comp- $125

Outstanding Contemporary- $125

Outstanding Off-Road- $125

Outstanding Street Rod- $125

Outstanding Altered Rod- $125

Outstanding Custom Rod- $125

Outstanding Bike - $125

Outstanding Restored - $125

Outstanding Street Machine- $125

Outstanding Lowrider- $125

10 Outstanding Display Awards ea.- $100

An Exhibit honoring the custom cars of the 50's & 60's

Presented by CHUCK MILLER.
For Info. (734)753-5694

14th Annual AutoRama HIGH SCHOOL AUTO CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP
Trophies to display at your school (Open to High Schools and Students).
Judging will be divided into two classes - Competition Car Classes and Custom Car Classes. Entry instructions and entry rules can be downloaded at casionline.com.

Fourth in a series... 1937 Chevrolet Cabriolet(1/24 scale) diecast will be available at the Detroit Autorama. A limited run of 500 pieces. The model will be sold for $30.00 at the Autorama T-Shirt booth

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